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17/10/2026

*🇱🇰 WELCOME TO SRI LANKA! 🇬🇧*

We are delighted to warmly welcome *Mr. Rob Williams & Family* all the way from *England* to beautiful Sri Lanka!

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming them at Bandaranaike International Airport for the start of their *10-day amazing tour* around our paradise island.

Thank you so much for choosing *Jonty Tours* to be a part of your Sri Lankan adventure. We are committed to making your family holiday safe, comfortable, and full of unforgettable memories.

We wish you a wonderful stay in Sri Lanka!

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🇱🇰 JONTY TOURS SRI LANKA - All Island Tour Service | Balapitiya

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Sri Lanka was officially ranked the #1 Most Beautiful Island in the World by global travel platform Big 7 Travel for 2026. The publication praised the country's 833-mile golden coastline, misty central highlands, rich wildlife in Yala National Park, and cultural heritage.

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30/06/2026

*Poson Poya*

is one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

What it celebrates

Poson Poya commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC.

Specifically, it marks the day in 236 BC when *Arahant Mahinda Thero*, son of Indian Emperor Ashoka, met King Devanampiyatissa at *Mihintale* near Anuradhapura and preached Buddhism’s first sermon on the island. That meeting led to the King’s conversion and the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

It’s considered the *second most important Buddhist holiday after Vesak.
When is it?

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*How is it celebrated?*

1. *Pilgrimages*: Thousands of devotees in white dress travel to *Mihintale and Anuradhapura*. Mihintale is often called ‘the cradle of Buddhism’ in Sri Lanka. Many climb Mihintale Rock to the spot of Mahinda’s sermon.

2. *Temples & Observance*

Temples are filled with devotees. People meditate, listen to Dhamma talks, and practice _Amisa Pooja_ and _Pratipatti Pooja_ [practice of Dhamma].

3. *Decorations & Community*

: Cities put up huge illuminated _Poson pandols_ [storytelling lantern displays], houses are decorated with lanterns, and communities run _dansals_ — free food stalls for pilgrims.
4. *Restrictions*: The sale of alcohol and meat is usually prohibited during the festival. It’s a public holiday.

*Why it matters culturally*

Beyond religion, Poson is seen as the start of Sri Lanka’s cultural and social identity rooted in Theravada Buddhism. It’s linked to values like non-violence/_Ahimsa_, and to developments in irrigation, agriculture, and sacred architecture.

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